The Office of the Provost assists University of Chicago academics with finding housing in the Chicago area. Our office can provide resources to ease the home and living transitions and help you build community in Chicago.

Relocation 

We work with academic families relocating to the Chicago area. We recognize that the logistics of relocating your life to a new city can be complex, and we can provide assistance in the following areas:

• Referrals to moving companies, move-in/move-out deep cleaning services, and professional unpacking and home organizers
• Strategies on how to best move the contents of a home and campus office in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Options for transporting your vehicle to Chicago
• Locating temporary housing in Chicago
• Facilitating introductions to other academic families living in your new neighborhood